He notes the despair of "every" Londoner and their oppression by the "church" and the state. ... Coupled with the repeated use of 'and' gives an atmosphere of distinct oppression to the poem. ... The metaphorical usage throughout the poem gives the reader a sense of what London was like in the 1700's....
Although the play does eventually end on a happy note, it does however give the impression that marriage and respectability are often tied together in destructive ways. ... It gives us a clear view on how life used to be during the Victorian age and it has been a very influential piece of work as it can be used to compare different schools of thought during different periods in history. ...
Whilst they claim that a meritocratic society gives high reward (financially and status-wise) to motivate the most gifted and inequality means those disadvantaged wish to improve on their position, there is much resentment over "fat-cat" pay packets in today's world. ... Crompton (1998) gives the example of him identifying numerous class such as the industrial and petty bourgeoisie, financiers and "lumpenproletariat" in his account of "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" (1962). ... Note : the key Marxist theory is based on industrial capitalism, and thus could be seen as som...
They accomplish their goals by giving people a false sense of equality as if class barriers do not exist. ... One of the reasons for using celebrities is the need to match celebrity with product to give it a positive image. ... They stand out in a way as they want their fellow customers to stand out, to shine out of the dull masses and give proof of their power. ... But it is important to note that in both the Egalitarian and the Elitist approach, a sense of belonging is the key to all. ...
It is also interesting to note that while Pip dreams of becoming a gentleman and escaping his low social class and status, Herbert wishes to move in the opposite direction- his biggest dream is to start out on his own and make a fortune for himself as a capitalist merchant. ... The interactions and relationship between Herbert and Pip, along with their outcomes in the novel, showcase the message of the book: that money and social status do not necessarily give a good life to their recipient. ... But they only ended up giving Pip more heartbreak and hardship. ... So for Herbert, having money a...
It gives you closure and something to "grasp" onto when you have the company of someone who feels like you and believes what you believe. ... The 35 pages of notes at the end of the book show how detailed and at the same time, wide array of informational sources used to write it. ...
He notes that, "the message received by children whose parents have battled with the world and come away feeling defeated is that they are better off not even trying." ... In other words, the behavior of the working class culture caused by economic deprivation and incomplete education, which shaped him from birth, made it difficult for him to adopt any other kind of behavior in life than that which gives the impression of low wealth. ...
Unlike the Brother's they never feel like their skin color gives them an advantage, and even think of it as a disadvantage. As Frankie notes, " Well I look today, and if anyone shoulda had a chance to make it, it's fuckin", it's black people. ...
